Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Blog: February 2009

This is one of those pieces that I think is more than just a good read. I am always concerned about new technologies and rightly so. They are shaping the way we do business and we are changing the way we communicate. Technology is changing us or are we changing technology? Is it we that adapts or are we adapting to technology?

But I wonder really, as do many people, what the future holds for us especially as it relates to the internet. Certainly this is one of the most important, if not the most important technologies of the 20^th and 21^st centuries. It may even go down as the single greatest human accomplishment. I guess that’s hard to even say or swallow but maybe. But then it’s hard to say what will happen. Certainly no one could have guessed the impact that the internet would have on our society, so it’s hard to say that this is it or that something new won’t come a long, but it is certainly undeniable that the internet is here to stay.

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Yahoo recently did something pretty cool. That might sound strange to say because for the most part you can poke Yahoo with a stick when you compare it to Google. But Google and Facebook don’t get a long for the most part so this makes sense. What is it? Yahoo added Facebook  to their search results and now your face shows up if you use Facebook that is and of course they are looking for you or for some reason your profile just shows up in the search. That seems like a lot of ifs but you can see the results below.

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I saw this article and thought I would share it with everyone. I like the idea of a streamlined approach. I find some of the different Facebook applications clumsy to use and the way pages currently work, it seems difficult to promote them within your profile. This new feature would be a tab and hopefully make it easier for your pages to be found. I am interested in this because I have not spent hours customizing my pages as it seems some people have. The fact that it takes so long to make the pages look good tells me they need a new approach. Take Squidoo for example and look how easy it is to set up a good page there. If Facebook can incorporate something like that I think everyone will come out ahead.

It looks like there is a link to take a peek at the new look here.

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Search Open Houses in Eau Claire Wisconsin

Are you tired of having to wait until the weekend to find open houses in Eau Claire Wisconsin?

Why wait?

Now you can search for open houses in Eau Claire, Altoona, Chippewa Falls Wisconsin and the entire Chippewa Valley from your computer using my website Your Chippewa Valley Home.

Buying a home in Eau Claire just got easier because now you can search Eau Claire open houses on my Eau Claire Real Estate website. You don’t have to wait until Saturday or Sunday to read the paper when you can find every area open house on my website as soon as it is entered into our MLS system. I wanted a better way to access this information. Now you can plan your whole weekend ahead of time instead of waiting until the last minute.

Can’t make the open house? No problem. Just give me a call and I can set up an appointment to see any house you like. I work around your schedule, that’s my job.

You just missed this open house. Stay tuned for the next one or just use my website to search for open houses available this weekend. Don't hesitate to call me to set up an appointment to see this house at your convenience.

Please call 715-894-1001 for all showings or email me. Thank you.

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 Eau Claire Wisconsin Open Houses

What if there was an easier way to find open houses in Eau Claire Wisconsin?

There is!

Now you can search for open houses in Eau Claire, Altoona, Chippewa Falls Wisconsin and the entire Chippewa Valley from your computer using my website Your Chippewa Valley Home.

Buying a home in Eau Claire just got easier because now you can search Eau Claire open houses on my Eau Claire Real Estate website. You don’t have to wait until Saturday or Sunday to read the paper you can find every area open house on my website as soon as it is entered into our MLS system. I wanted a better way to access this information. Now you can plan your whole weekend ahead of time instead of waiting until the last minute.

Can’t make the open house? No problem. Just give me a call and I can set up an appointment to see any house you like. I work around your schedule, that’s my job.

You just missed this open house. Stay tuned for the next one or just use my website to search for open houses available this weekend. Don't hesitate to call me to set up an appointment to see this house at your convenience.

Check out this meticulously cared for North Side home featuring a large 11x17 kitchen/dining area. Enjoy the outdoors in the screened in porch out back. This home has a new roof, newer vinyl siding and newer vinyl windows that pull out for easy cleaning. Move in ready with a large 18x25 2 car attached garage. Laundry area with wash basin and all appliances included. Finished area in basement was used as an office. The home is on a large corner lot on the bus route near North High and Sam Davey schools. This ranch home has 3 bedrooms on the first floor with 1 full and 1 partial bath.

Directions: N Crossing to N on Mercury Ave to W on Piedmont Rd or Hwy 53 to Eddy Lane to S on Starr Ave to W on Piedmont Rd

Please call 715-894-1001 for all showings or email me. Thank you.

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There is no middle ground with technology. There is no waiting around. The earlier you adapt and adopt the quicker the transition is. Do you know what people said about the internet in the early 90’s when it was gaining momentum? How about in the 80’s? Do you know what people still say today about the internet? Do you realize how few agents can actually use the internet as a skill? Yes it is a skill today and if you don’t have it you fail. That’s it. If you are not fully competent with computers and not just adequate you fail. If you haven’t failed you will.

These people are almost out of jobs because they didn’t innovate. They had 20 years to do something

I keep seeing articles written harkening back to old times and how important that phone is. “Pick it up” they say. No one ever said phones aren’t still useful today and no one said Facebook is meant to replace a phone. That’s just misunderstanding how Facebook works and being ignorant of something only furthers the problems. Facebook can do a lot of things a phone can’t and it does a lot of things much better than phones. Haven’t you ever wondered why text messaging is so popular? People don’t like the hassle of phone calls. They want you to express yourself in 140 characters or less. Try using your office phone to call someone at home today. How many people even have a home phone? I don’t. I am not alone.

Fighting technology is a losing battle. The ones that fought so long to embrace the internet still don’t have websites today. They are losing and losing fast. Who is going to sound like the expert when you sit down for a CMA and they know more about something than you? Maybe they will just call the agent who is already doing something new with listings?

If you want to work with an agent who embraces technology give me a call today.

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If you have something to say please leave a comment. I will try to comment on your blog as well.

If you really like this story flag it for a feature!

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 Eau Claire Wisconsin Open Houses

What if there was an easier way to find open houses in Eau Claire Wisconsin?

There is!

Now you can search for open houses in Eau Claire, Altoona, Chippewa Falls Wisconsin and the entire Chippewa Valley from your computer using my website Your Chippewa Valley Home.

Buying a home in Eau Claire just got easier because now you can search Eau Claire open houses on my Eau Claire Real Estate website. You don’t have to wait until Saturday or Sunday to read the paper you can find every area open house on my website as soon as it is entered into our MLS system. I wanted a better way to access this information. Now you can plan your whole weekend ahead of time instead of waiting until the last minute.

Can’t make the open house? No problem. Just give me a call and I can set up an appointment to see any house you like. I work around your schedule, that’s my job.

Check out this open house today from 1-2:

Check out this meticulously cared for North Side home featuring a large 11x17 kitchen/dining area. Enjoy the outdoors in the screened in porch out back. This home has a new roof, newer vinyl siding and newer vinyl windows that pull out for easy cleaning. Move in ready with a large 18x25 2 car attached garage. Laundry area with wash basin and all appliances included. Finished area in basement was used as an office. The home is on a large corner lot on the bus route near North High and Sam Davey schools. This ranch home has 3 bedrooms on the first floor with 1 full and 1 partial bath.

Directions: N Crossing to N on Mercury Ave to W on Piedmont Rd or Hwy 53 to Eddy Lane to S on Starr Ave to W on Piedmont Rd

Please call 715-894-1001 for all showings or email me. Thank you.

Make sure to check out my Eau Claire Real Estate Agent website!

If you have something to say please leave a comment. I will try to comment on your blog as well.

If you really like this story flag it for a feature!

If you would like to work with an agent who is leading the way call 715-894-1001 today or send me an email.

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Search Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate!

Buy Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate

Sell and List Your Eau Claire Wisconsin Home

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 Eau Claire Wisconsin Open Houses

Finding open houses in Eau Claire Wisconsin just got easier because now you can search Eau Claire open houses right now on my Eau Claire Real Estate website. You don’t have to wait until Saturday or Sunday to read the paper you can find every area open house on my website as soon as it is entered into our MLS system. I wanted a better way to access this information. Now you can plan your whole weekend ahead of time instead of waiting until the last minute.

Can’t make the open house? No problem. Just give me a call and I can set up an appointment to see any house you like. I work around your schedule, that’s my job.

Check out this open house today from 1-2:

Check out this meticulously cared for North Side home featuring a large 11x17 kitchen/dining area. Enjoy the outdoors in the screened in porch out back. This home has a new roof, newer vinyl siding and newer vinyl windows that pull out for easy cleaning. Move in ready with a large 18x25 2 car attached garage. Laundry area with wash basin and all appliances included. Finished area in basement was used as an office. The home is on a large corner lot on the bus route near North High and Sam Davey schools. This ranch home has 3 bedrooms on the first floor with 1 full and 1 partial bath.

Directions: N Crossing to N on Mercury Ave to W on Piedmont Rd or Hwy 53 to Eddy Lane to S on Starr Ave to W on Piedmont Rd

Please call 715-894-1001 for all showings or email me. Thank you.

Make sure to check out my Eau Claire Real Estate Agent website!

If you have something to say please leave a comment. I will try to comment on your blog as well.

If you really like this story flag it for a feature!

If you would like to work with an agent who is leading the way call 715-894-1001 today or send me an email.

Buy or Sell, I'll Treat You Well!

Search Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate!

Buy Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate

Sell and List Your Eau Claire Wisconsin Home

Work with Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Agent & Realtor® Shane O'Gorman

Eau Claire Wisconsin Open Houses

If you are looking for open houses in Eau Claire Wisconsin then just check out my website. You can search Eau Claire open houses right now. Instead of having to wait until Saturday or Sunday to read the paper you can find any open house on my website as soon as it is entered into our MLS system. I wanted a better way to access this information. Now you can plan your whole weekend ahead of time instead of waiting until the last minute.

Can’t make the open house? No problem. Just give me a call and I can set up an appointment to see any house you like. I work around your schedule, that’s my job.

Come see this open house today from 1-2:

Check out this meticulously cared for North Side home featuring a large 11x17 kitchen/dining area. Enjoy the outdoors in the screened in porch out back. This home has a new roof, newer vinyl siding and newer vinyl windows that pull out for easy cleaning. Move in ready with a large 18x25 2 car attached garage. Laundry area with wash basin and all appliances included. Finished area in basement was used as an office. The home is on a large corner lot on the bus route near North High and Sam Davey schools. This ranch home has 3 bedrooms on the first floor with 1 full and 1 partial bath.

Directions: N Crossing to N on Mercury Ave to W on Piedmont Rd or Hwy 53 to Eddy Lane to S on Starr Ave to W on Piedmont Rd

Please call 715-894-1001 for all showings or email me. Thank you.

Make sure to check out my Eau Claire Real Estate Agent website!

If you have something to say please leave a comment. I will try to comment on your blog as well.

If you really like this story flag it for a feature!

If you would like to work with an agent who is leading the way call 715-894-1001 today or send me an email.

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Buy Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate

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Well Virb is no cheap champagne and what it does it does well. This isn’t just a social network per se it’s more of an enhancement to whatever else you are doing. Huh? It works to incorporate all your work from all over the web into a nice, easy to look at interface and it does a spectacular job. It’s easy to work with and if you are a blogger or whatever it is you do Virb works to make your work really shine.

You can read more about Virb here.

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You can connect to me on Virb here.

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If you have something to say please leave a comment. I will try to comment on your blog as well.

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If you would like to work with an agent who is leading the way call 715-894-1001 today or send me an email.

Buy or Sell, I'll Treat You Well!

Search Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate!

Buy Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate

Sell and List Your Eau Claire Wisconsin Home

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